At last Tom was able to ____ her to give up the foolish idea that she wanted to go there alone.
They were abroad during the months when we were carrying out the investigation, or they _____ to our help.
--Jack, I’d like to have your opinions about my written report.-- . But I have one suggestion.
No sooner ________ stepped on the stage than the audience broke into thunderous applause.
The yellow house ________ windows face south is the place ________ I spent my childhood.
Because Sarah has always saved __________, she is now able to afford a big house.